Tom Brady to avoid NFL discipline for his 'personal visit' to Byron Leftwich: Reports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will reportedly t be disciplined by NFL for his in-person interaction with Buccaneers' offensive coordinator and neighbour, Byron Leftwich. According to NFL Network,  league conducted a thorough inquiry on Tom Brady's visit to Byron Leftwich's house and determined that veteran quarterback did t violate any off-season rules.

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Last week, Tom Brady grabbed headlines for his blunder while visiting Byron Leftwich's house. Reports stated Brady accidentally entered wrong house which led to an awkward moment between quarterback and surprised owner of house, David Kramer. Kramer even addressed incident while speaking to TMZ where he explained Brady entered house without kcking or ringing bell thinking it was Leftwich's house. As soon as 42-year-old realised his mistake, he apologised and left in a hurry.

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This was second time quarterback appeared to violate state guidelines due to coronavirus lockdown - first being Brady working out in a closed park in Tampa Bay. Reports in US suggested teams were unhappy with Tom Brady repeatedly violating state rules as well as NFL's rules in regards to ir virtual off-season program.

NFL ruling for Tom Brady violation?

NFL instructed 32 teams to conduct a virtual off-season program due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic. state of Florida remains in strict lockdown due to pandemic. With Brady appearing to violate rules, reports indicated he could be disciplined by league. However, per NFL Network, NFL ruling states  quarterback will skip any punishment as Brady just visited Byron Leftwich's house to pick up a playbook. 

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Tom Brady ended his 20-year association with New England Patriots to sign a two-year deal with Buccaneers earlier this year. six-time Super Bowl winner rented former MLB star Derek Jeter's mansion in Tampa Bay but is yet to find his way around his new home. Brady will, however, have a familiar face in his new team after tight end Rob Gronkowski came out of retirement to sign a deal with Buccaneers. 

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